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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Vail

Colorado · 4,531 residents · 4.705 sq mi
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Vail is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,680. Population has grown 24% since 1990. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $340,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,531
+24%since 1990
from 3,659 in 1990
1990 – 2025
963 / sq mi
+24%since 1990
from 778 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.9
Unchangedsince 1990
from 31.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Vail
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,680
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,211 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$42,390
+44%since 1990
from $29,500 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.6%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$340,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $235,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$934
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $663 in 1990
US average: $602
52.3%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 46.5% in 1990
47.7% rent
6.0
+5%since 1990
from 5.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(3,488)
Black0.7%(24)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(173)
Asian0.4%(16)
Diversity Score21%(769)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(4,066)
Black0.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(281)
Asian1.6%(73)
Diversity Score19.3%(875)
19
−8%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

60.9%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 53.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.2%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 95.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
16.0%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.9 min
−21%since 1990
from 13.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vail, Colorado?

Vail, Colorado has about 4,531 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Vail, Colorado?

The typical household in Vail, Colorado earns about $56,680 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vail, Colorado expensive?

In Vail, Colorado, the median home is worth about $340,900, and the typical rent is about $934 a month.

How educated are people in Vail, Colorado?

About 60.9% of adults age 25 and over in Vail, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vail, Colorado?

About 6.6% of people in Vail, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vail, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Vail, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 872 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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